17 Dec 19: Nature Walk at Braes

A party of 10 festive walkers and 3 dogs set off from Braes Community Hall for the last Nature Walk of the year. 

The weather was very kind, if a little cold, and we had some stunning views throughout the walk especially with the high ground covered in snow. 

The waterfalls were also good with lots of water flowing through.

Lichen ... or a map of Skye?

Stereocaulon vesuvianum

There was some nature around including mosses and lichens, a very sorry looking moth and even sorrier looking fungus.

We were surprised to see one of the small islands off the coast almost completely covered in seagulls.

After the walk we all retired to Aros for coffee and toasties

or, in one member's case, a huge hot chocolate.

12 Nov 19 - Bird watching near Broadford

[report, comments and photos from Colin and Sheila]

Are you sitting comfortably? Then I will begin.

Five intrepid Nature lovers (6 if we include Jess the dog) set off from the car park at Skinadin on a "fully researched" and "well scouted" (or maybe not) walk. The intention was to do the full circuit round Irishman's point and back to the car park.

We didn't choose the forestry track on Rathad na Cloinne (Path of the Children) but went along the coast.

Heron, robin, wren, blackbacked gull, fulmar, oystercatcher, buttercup, scabious, mosses and a beautiful shell.

We set off in good weather and good track to the shore and continued along the coastline spotting various seagulls, fulmar, oystercatcher, wren and robins. The views around and across the Inner Sound were stunning.

Unfortunately the track we were following became progressively wetter and rougher and we also trekked across some wet and slippery rocks on the shoreline. Eventually the track became impassable and we turned back.






However the adventure was enjoyed by all and finished by retiring to Cafe Sia for well deserved coffees.

Lovely, if boggy and bouldery - great walk and great company.